Registration Form for Pro-Touring.com's 1st Annual Pigeon Forge Event (June 24-25)

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Hey guys,

The registration form is now open for the first annual Pigeon Forge event. This is the first official event for Pro-Touring.com and we hope to continue to hold future events elsewhere in the country. Saturday's drag racing session is being held at 411 Dragway.

In honor of this being the first event, there is no cost to members for the tour of the Floyd Garrett Muscle Car Museum on friday night (June 24th), and drag racing on saturday (June 25th) is also at no cost to those who attend.

If you're looking to meet some of your fellow pro-tourers, race or cruise your car, and see some awesome pro-touring cars in action, this is the best place to do it. Hotel and track information is located on the registration form as is the event schedule. The event schedule is also here:

Event Schedule
Friday
6-8PM- Tour of Floyd Garrett Muscle Car Museum
8:30PM- Finish Group Dinner
Saturday
7:30AM- Group Meeting At Bill Howells Before Heading To Track
8AM- Meet At The Track, Tech Inspection, Begin Racing
12PM- Quick Lunch At The Track
2PM- End Racing AT The Track
2-4PM- Personal Time
4PM-Finish- Cruise Through The Mountains, Progressive Dinner
Sunday
No Events Planned For Sunday

*Free, secure trailer parking is availble courtesy of Bill Howell
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Here is a link to the registration form, and we hope to see you there! (If you plan on attending this event, please register and make hotel reservations as soon as possible, so as to avoid any possible time constraint problems).

https://www.pro-touring.com/events/pigeon_forge/form.php

[Bill Howell]

Hey Everyone,
It has been brought to my attention that some may think they have to bring their car or that their car has to meet some criteria to participate at the event. Several of those coming are not even bringing a car. If your car will make a cruise of about 25 miles, is licensed and insured, it qualifies. Whether it is 50 years old or 2days old, we want it here. There will be a very basic tech inspection at the drag strip but if you have seatbelts and a helmet you will be ok. Basically IHRA rules are in effect as far as roll bar issues and whatever but I feel anyone in those classes already know the deal. If you think your car is fast enough to need a cage, pm me and I will let you know all the particulars. One day we may set some guildlines but with this being the first ever show we just want you to come. It will be a hoot just to meet everyone and have a ball at the drag strip, cruise and even at Floyd's place. So come on, sign up and look forward to a great event. Who knows, there may even be something special for the participants of the inargural event. :naughty:

[Bill Howell]

Has anyone noticed the banner about the event? How about the Autometer logo in the banner? Could there be a connection here somewhere? Why would their logo be in our banner....huh....
Well, lets just say there is a very good reason- stay tuned...

[Bill Howell]

Counting guest, we are up to around 30 people now. :icon996:

[protour_chevelle]

The next ones going to be in Canada?! WOO HOO!! heheh.

-Matt

[trapin]

We could make it a random Pro-Touring meet. A different location each year.

Michigan is represented well on this site and I would gladly do the leg work to get it organized. Actually....Pennsylvania would be a better choice for all the North Eastern/Mid Western members. This years event takes care of the Southern States. You could do one in say Arizona or Nevada for the West coast people. Then you do 2 in Canada. One in Alberta and the other in Toronto. Minnesota and Texas I think would need to be included...lots of members in those areas. Of course, it wouldn't have to be all in that order. Then you start up again in Pigeon Forge.

2005 - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
2006 - Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania
2007 - Las Vegas, Nevada
2008 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
2009 - Toronto, Ontario
2011 - Dallas, Texas
2012 - Calgary, Alberta

Then you start over.

[Bill Howell]

We have a fairly good group of people committed to coming. I need to remind everyone that the 20th of this month is the cut off for the block of rooms we have at the host hotel. Be sure and make your reservations now because it is hard to find rooms here in June. If you have any questions, please pm me or call me at 865.850.8228

[Bill Howell]

Here is a shot of the free dash plaque those attending will get. We have picked the center one.
http://gmail.google.com/gmail?view=att&disp=inline&attid=0.1&th=103c77c990bfde3f
Thanks for the design help and prices Allen!

[zbugger]

Ummm...... Try again Bill. Actually, I'll see what I can do tomorrow. Err.. Later I mean.

[Bill Howell]

Here you go!

[MangeMD]

Dang, I gotta work that weekend...I'll be down there on the 18th!

[Bill Howell]

Dang, I gotta work that weekend...I'll be down there on the 18th!
Call me and I will get you a dash plaque anyway :secret:

[69speed]

How many are we expecting now Bill? I am realizing now that my car will not be finished, but it is drivable so I'll be there. :drive: I look forward to meeting everyone that makes it.

[Bill Howell]

I think at the moment we have about 20 cars and 50 or so people lined up to come. That should be enough for us to have a great first event and also the bragging rights of attending the first ever protouring event.
We have plenty room left though for anyone who still wants in.

[Bill Howell]

The dash plaques came UPS today. They look better than the picture above. Allen and company did a great job on them and actually got them to me early.

Cheap plug----> If you need any thing of this nature, pm Allen. I will do business with them again. :icon996:

Seriously, they are nice and remember the only way to get one is to attend to show! It is getting close and I am looking forward to meeting everyone.

[SicMonte]

i gotta work and it's a lil far for me to travel...but I hope you all have a great time and that you all are safe down there.

[mightymouseman]

hi guys.. i would like to participate in the event as well. this assuming i have my ride ready to go by then, and i dont have to be down at my college for some orientation stuff that will take all weekend. thanks.

[69rs]

Bill, do you have a guest list that you could post? It'd be nice to know who/what vehicles to look for.

mightymouseman, what part of Atlanta are you in? I'm in Grayson on the northeast side.

[Bill Howell]

Jim,
I am working on that now. We have had a few additions in the last few days with the interest on a couple magazines now and I am trying to get a couple other cars involved before I post the list. Not everything will be true Protouring, but we will have a blast never the less. I will try and get the updated list posted this weekend.

Mightymouseman,
Come on down, whether you have your car ready or not, I promise a good time.

[Bill Howell]

OK guys, here is a fairly complete list of the cars coming to the show. There are several others that may come, want to come, waiting to decide......
However, this is the list of those committed at this moment.
32 ford tutor
03 mustang convert
65 riviera (sp)
67 impala
93 typhoon
69 camaro X3
68 camaro X2
72 chevelle
66 chevelle
63 vette
80 malibu
71 vette
62 biscayne
65 vette
60 cadillac convert

still trying to decide
57 chevy


I would love to see 30 cars so we still have room for several more. If anyone else wants in, come on down.

As of this afternoon. we now have 3 different magazines that plan on either attending or looking to us to get them some pictures and a story.
Every car that participates will get the free dash plaque and we have several surprizes from Autometer and other sponsors. So do what you have to to attend.

[Dust87ss]

My wife, daughter and I will be staying with my wife's grandmother on Cosby next week; I'd love to come check out some of your cars at the museum over the weekend. We'll be in the Sentra because it gets waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better mileage.

[Bill Howell]

Dustin,
We will be at Floyd's Friday night around 5:30. We would be glad to have you join. Let me know how many tickets to get for you. We will be at 411 dragway in Seymour Saturday between 8 am and 2 pm. Come enjoy the fun and fellowship. You are welcomed to join in on the dinner and cruise too if you like Saturday night.
Call me at 865.850.8228 for any other info you might need.
BTW Cosby is such a cool drive from here, we will probably drive in that direction next year for the cruise.

[Dust87ss]

I'll try to give you a call early next week to see how our week is going to go. We should arrive in Cosby in the early afternoon of the 20th.

We won't make it to the track as my daughter is only 10 months old and doesnt need to be in the heat for that long, but I would definately like to meet at the museum (havent been in a while) and drive with you guys through the mountains. I'll have to see what my wife thinks about dinner with the group.

[69rs]

Bill,

My buddy that won't bring his 67 Fastback called to reserve a hotel room, and told them he was with the Pro-Touring car group. The Hotel said they didn't know anything about a car group, that the Pro-Touring group was a golf group!! What kinda lies you tellin these people?!?:ssst: Won't they be suprised!:drive2: :lmao:

[Dust87ss]

Bill,

It looks like I wont be able to make it, we need to leave out sometime Friday morning. With the stops for my daughter, we're expecting it to be a two day trip and want to get back on Sat so that we can have Sun. to rest. You guys have fun.

[Bill Howell]

Bill,

My buddy that won't bring his 67 Fastback called to reserve a hotel room, and told them he was with the Pro-Touring car group. The Hotel said they didn't know anything about a car group, that the Pro-Touring group was a golf group!! What kinda lies you tellin these people?!?:ssst: Won't they be suprised!:drive2: :lmao:

Give him my phone number 865.850.8228
Freaking idiots..... aaaarrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh h
Probably talked with someone non familar with the deal. The deadline has passed for the discount, but they still have rooms, or at least they did Monday. If he calls back over there, tell them my name and if that doesn't work, tell them to ask Bill Maples(owner) about my deal. I BET that will fix any problems..........
Sorry,
Bill

[Bill Howell]

Bill,

It looks like I wont be able to make it, we need to leave out sometime Friday morning. With the stops for my daughter, we're expecting it to be a two day trip and want to get back on Sat so that we can have Sun. to rest. You guys have fun.

Dustin,
I have been there and done that too with little ones, thank God that is behind me now-LOL. Have fun in Cosby and maybe you can make it next year. She will be older then and things will be easier to plan for you.

[69rs]

Sorry, Bill. Didn't mean to get you upset. He did get a room and they did give him the discount (even though he was late), I just thought it was interesting that whoever he talked to thought we were there for a golf outing!

Thanks!:hammer:

[Bill Howell]

Sorry, Bill. Didn't mean to get you upset. He did get a room and they did give him the discount (even though he was late), I just thought it was interesting that whoever he talked to thought we were there for a golf outing!

Thanks!:hammer:

Bill Maples, the owner is an avid golfer. I guess since the desk clerks knew I knew Bill and it was Pro Touring, the idiots thought it was golf-lol
I guess I need to drive my golf cart over so they will know.....

[Larry Callahan]

Oh! I need to drag the golf cart!!!! LOL!

[Bill Howell]

I need to post a picture of it. It has a 350cc engine, different rear gear and 10" wheels as opposed to 8". Police clocked it at 38 on the parkway. Fully licensed and insured. Might be a tick slow at the strip though-LOL

[David Sloan]

Hi Bill
D-touring here the three of at the shop are thinking about coming up there early sat. morning to spend the day. i will give you a call.
Thanks!

[Bill Howell]

That's great news David, the more the merrier :headbang:
Tell em to bring their sleeping bags in case they want to stay late, they could crash at the shop. It has a shower and all.

[barraza]

Looks like the planets may align (work ,family, able vehicle) and I should be able to show up. Is it too late to register?

[Bill Howell]

Looks like the planets may align (work ,family, able vehicle) and I should be able to show up. Is it too late to register?

Heck no, never too late. Just give me an idea of how many are coming, and if you plan to be here Friday night so I can get the right amount of tickets at Floyd's. You can call me at 865.850.8228
Oh yeah, What car will you be bringing?

[David Sloan]

Bill
Per our talk on the phone yesterday! We at Road Killer Kustoms will be attending this event!! Cant wait!!! There will be 3 maybe 4 of us coming!! Not sure what we will be in! Might be the tow truck! LOL!

No time to work on our cars anymore !!! LOL!

[David Sloan]

I have just confirmed it with my best freind. I will be bringing the Black 69 camaro that is on my web site. Dont think i will race it as it is not my car anymore!!
Cant wait till Friday!!!! Let the fun begain!!!!!!

[Bill Howell]

Oh come on David, you can race it, :secret: we won't tell nobody. :lmao:

Surely we would not mention that in the magazine articles or send in pictures of some ole 69 doing wheelies.........

BTW, just got the care package from JEG'S too. More goodies to give away and everyone attending will get a Jeg's cap.. :bananna2: :bananna2:

[69rs]

David, that's a beautiful 69! I guess mine will be the ugliest 69 there...as usual! That's okay, I'll be doing the "go, stop, turn" stuff waaay before I do the "looks purty" stuff.

[69rs]

oooooo! c'mon free stuff! c'mon free stuff!:fingersx:

[David Sloan]

Dont even think about it as ugly Jim! A work in progress!!!!
There's a lot to be said about a ugly camaro!!! I have driven many a ugly 69 camaros, from about 1980 till about 1992 ever day always had one or two of them all the time.

I still have some ugly camaros out back behind the shop!! Waiting there turn to be perty again. LOL! LOL!

[69rs]

A work in progress....okay. But...I'm not really progressing!:hmm: Lot's of plans, no execution!

[David Sloan]

STOP
Step away from the Camaro build sheet! Take a deep breath! Now say I will finish this car,I will finish this car,I will finish this car!!!!! LOL!

Cant wait to see the car Jim! Iam sure it look just fine!!

[69rs]

I'll be leaving any minute...if my buddy Tim will get here!

[BA.]

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